Ensminger Airport Private

74KS · Moran, KS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,070 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,500 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
5E

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 085°downwind 355°base 265°final 175°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
175° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,500 × 125 ft
TPA
2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 355°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

BUM 115.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BUM · Butler VORTAC 115.90 · 106X High r233° / 40 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 74KS — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
74KS
Coordinates
37.9334, -95.2172
Elevation
1,070 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
WICHITA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1991/10
Distance from city
3 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BRIAN D ENSMINGER
1373 3400 ST, MORAN, KS
(620) 363-0951
Manager
KIM ENSMINGER
1373 3400 ST, MORAN, KS
620-202-0581
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.

Nearby airports

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About 74KS

Ensminger Airport (74KS) is an airport in Moran, KS, at 1,070 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 74KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 74KS have a control tower?

No. Ensminger Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 74KS?

Ensminger Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 74KS?

Ensminger Airport is in Moran, KS, at an elevation of 1,070 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9334, -95.2172.

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